Olivier Gramaccia

Business Development Materials & Smart Products

At Sirris, I help companies turn their technological ideas into structured, funded and market-oriented innovation projects. I develop activities and partnerships in the fields of smart products, medtech, life sciences, and the food and process industries.
I identify new opportunities, connect companies’ needs with research expertise and build collaborations at Belgian and European level.

Are you looking to develop an R&D project, find partners or identify funding to bring a new technology to market? I would be happy to discuss how I can help.

Expertise

  • Business development, market strategy and technology partnerships 
  • Development and management of national and European R&D projects 
  • Smart products, medtech and advanced manufacturing technologies 

Work experience

Before joining Sirris, I held various international roles in sales, marketing and business development in technology sectors including engineering software, telecommunications, power electronics and microwave and infrared sensors.

Since 2012, I have been developing new R&D activities at Sirris in the fields of smart products, medtech and life sciences. I lead collaborative projects, prepare regional, national and European funding proposals and contribute to bringing advanced manufacturing technologies to market.

Studies

  • Executive MBA – Hult International Business School, London (2014) 
  • High Management training – PENTA, Wavre (2009) 
  • Sales and Management – University of California San Diego (1999) 
  • European training programme in sales and marketing, supported by the European Commission (1994) 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering – Institut Gramme, Liège (1993) 

Professional motto

"Listen, understand, connect and act." 

Fun fact  

My curiosity extends well beyond technology. In my spare time, I enjoy classical music, painting, literature, cinema and cooking. I also like to stay active through cycling, tennis, jogging and gardening.

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